Communication is the Key
The most important thing to keep in mind about polyamorous relationship is that communication controls whether or not the relationship works out. Before you even think about starting your relationship with your partners, the first thing you should do is find time for the all of you to sit down and discuss what you want out of the relationship. Tell each other what you expect from the relationship, and what won’t be tolerated. If all of you are new to a polyamorous relationship, make sure you tell each other about any worries or concerns you have about it.
Once all of you have talked about what you need and want, it is best to start out slowly. Don’t jump into situations that could potentially complicate things like sex. Instead, all of you should spend time together getting to know each other. Get comfortable with each, and take your time. Something as simple as kissing can easily become confusing when there are more than two people carrying it out.
Give Each Partner Equal Attention
When all of you are together, make sure you pay attention to each other. If one of your partners is working on a project at home while you and another partner are cuddled on the couch, make sure the two of you occasionally pop in to check on your other partner. Do something generous like bringing them something to eat, or giving them a quick kiss to let them know that you’re thinking about them. Make sure to hang around until your busy partner is done with their project. If the two of you leave before they’ve finished, they will feel left out.
Don’t Exclude a Partner to Make Others Comfortable
Polymorous relationships can be extremely hard to understand for people who don’t know anything about them. Even if some people do know what they are, and what they’re about, they may not consider it to be a real relationship because there are more than two people involved. Some people don’t approve of polymorous relationship, and they are quick to voice their opinions about them. Many people even go as far as insulting the people involved in the relationship, ridiculing them, and calling them offensive names.
Deciding whether or not to be involved in a polymorous relationship is your choice. Don’t let anyone try to tell you the right or the wrong way to do it. As long as each partner feels comfortable, do whatever makes all of you happy.